Cross Ranch 5th Grade Reading Challenge Campout

The 5th Graders at Lewis and Clark have a 5th Grade reading challenge every year.  Students who read 5,250 pages by mid-April get to partake in a campout at Cross Ranch State Park, which is ~35 miles north of Mandan.  Jonathan reached this goal Nov 2 (he was the first in the school!).  Eric reached his goal by the middle of January (he was the 8th student to hit the mark).  They loaded up on the fancy buses this morning at 9:30, and had a day of fun.  56 students (out of ~85 5th graders) earned the trip.  It was quite the sight when Megan and I got there for supper!

 Jonathan and his teacher, Mrs. Johnson

 Eric and his teacher, Mr. Shreve.  Mr. Shreve lives 2 houses down from us.  He's a good neighbor.

 The Brotherhood.  These 5 boys will be sleeping in our tent.  The one on the right is Ryan Ulrich.  He is the most awesome kid.  He does not believe in sleeping at events such as these.

As Megan and I were leaving, she looked up in the sky and noticed a bald eagle flying!  I didn't believe her at first, but she was right. 

The kids will return tomorrow around 10:30-11.  They get to go home once they get back to school.  I'm sure they will be tired!